DECC Comments on the Feed in Tariffs Decision
A spokesperson for the DECC has commented on the Court of Appeal's decision on the Feed in Tariff, announcing that they have submitted an application with the Supreme Court for permission to appeal. The DECC is adamant that the funding for the Feed in Tariff is spread out for as many people as possible, rather than a scheme for the few, as well as have it support sustainable jobs for solar panel installers and the solar industry as a whole.
Energy Ministers have now submitted their final appeal to reverse the ruling that the Feed in Tariff rate cuts were unlawful, with lawyers acting on behalf of the DECC submitting paperwork two days before the deadline. If the appeal is accepted, it could help support the solar industry, with solar panel installers benefitting from more business in the short- and long term.
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- Feed-in Tariff appeal: Application to the Supreme Court
A DECC spokesperson said:
“We respectfully disagree with the Court of Appeal’s decision on Feed-in Tariffs and we have today lodged an application with the Supreme Court seeking that court’s permission to appeal. We are now awaiting a decision of the Supreme Court on permission.
“We want to see the available funding spread as far and wide as possible making FITs a scheme for the many not a scheme for the few, supporting sustainable jobs in solar and in a whole range of small scale renewables.”
- 25 January 2012 Statement on Court of Appeal decision:
- 21 December 2011 Statement on High Court ruling:
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Following the lead of Barcelona and Bayern Munich, more fans are being offered a stake in their club.
Most football fans are likely to be unaware that many of Europe’s most successful clubs – including FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid – are run along co-operative lines.
‘Barca’ has 130,000 club members and more than 1,600 fan clubs around the world. Members make democratic decisions, including electing the club’s president every four years. The club runs a foundation which actively campaigns on a wide range of social issues including HIV/Aids. And in a departure from the usual football sponsorship deal, Barca donates €1.5 million every year to Unicef, whose logo appears on the players’ shirts.
Tue 21st Feb 2012 9:15am - Carbon Trust £1m boost to UK’s world-leading fuel cell technologies
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